Hey man, wish I lived near you, so I could enjoy your shop. As soon as my feed shows you, I watch. Keep making the vids, you will see that collectors will get tired of these new school sellers. And watch people like you. Ever watch LMC? Lunch money comics. Fun show, look it up.
Heroescon in Charlotte NC. Like a scaled down version of Baltimore con but still a huge 3 day show. 80% comics with the rest being pop culture and cosplay.
Heroes and Baltimore are both great. We loved them both (and we'll be back at Heroes this June). But we have also experienced comics-heavy shows in many other places: Hershey, Akron, Cincinnati, Morristown NJ (Garden State) and Connecticut (Terrificon), among others, as well as both Three Rivers Comicon and Pittsburgh Comics Show, both in our hometown. Also the smaller Buckeye Cons that Jeff Harper does in Ohio (we were at the one in Columbus). So they're not that rare per se.
I enjoy your videos. I started collecting in 1970 and by 1973, I started going to comic shows and I don't remember seeing a lot of writers, artist or costumed folks there. I went to the Wayne, NJ shows in '86 & '87. I am a 40 year+ Radio broadcaster and have lived all over America, and most collectors and shop owners I've met are really nice. A few however...
I started attending cons in 1976, Creation Cons in Phila in the early 1980s, Valley Forge and Allentown in the later 1980s and began to sponsor local cons in the late 1980's through the mid 90's in Reading, Pottstown, Whitehall, etc. Had great guests: Steranko, Doug Moench, Mark Schultz, Al Williamson, Earl Norem, Frank Thorne, Tim Truman, Dan Adkins, Bob Smith and many others. Focus was always on comics. Made a lot of friendships with pros that still continue over thirty years later as well as repping creators..
I definitely want to get out to that West Coast and hit some of that Con goodness out there. Thanks for the suggestions being part of the conversation. Welcome to the community.
Yeah I'm the first exit in New York off of 84 if you're on the New York side of Philly. Probably about an hour and 40. We're closed on Mondays. Thanks for the support. Welcome aboard
Las Vegas has a good con. Lots of big names, artists, writers, and sellers. Not as packed as you would imagine, I believe it is because so many things are going on in Vegas, so it is a really good, laid back experience.
Not sure how far west you are willing to go, but I went to OAFcon (Oklahoma Alliance of Fans) in Norman, OK last year and it was a great comic-only show. Not large, but it had quality dealers.
I'm hearing a lot of great things about terrificon. Some people have mentioned KingCon. This is the first time like I got a solid go to. Thanks for helping out
I remember when comic book conventions were about buying comic books ---- not about photo ops @ $100 with has been B-List actors or wrestlers that passed their prime about a decade ago and cosplay panel discussions.
Since you'll be attending comic cons, can you make videos from the cons too? Really enjoy the videos, i'm also a veteran and comic enthusiast so i relate real well to you. I'll be going to my first comic con "Planet Comicon" in in Kansas city in March, its in the middle of the country and looks legit, let you know how it goes. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for the response, as soon as I get back I'll let you know. Kansas city looks like a cool place and apparently its the BBQ capitol of the world. Seems like a pretty good mix of things for now. I'm a huge Claremont fan and he'll be there along with some other big names. I'm not a huge celeb stalker, but they have a good mix of celebrities there also. Thanks again for all the great videos.@@HavenForHeroes
You gotta come up to the Old School Comic Show put on by Little Giant Comics in April. Best one day show on the east coast. All comics and artists ONLY. Decent names for a smaller show, Steranko, Milgrom, etc…. Concord, NH. I would love to meet you there!
Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI getting way too expensive to attend. The Grand Rapids show is a nice sized show that is packed, but they don't have that many comic dealers. A good dealer could really clean up. There aren't too many celebrities, and it doesn't break the bank. They are presently doing the spring show in Kalamazoo, but the fall show is in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. I found some great silver age DC back issues at their last show, but only two decent comic dealers! Come and make it about comics again! Welcome to Michigan!
Going to Zolocon in Warminster PA for 1st time this weekend. Held at the Fuge. Going since Steranko will be there and i want spy man signed by him for my pc. Will let you know what its like
@HavenForHeroes got vip tickets for 2 days for 35 dollars. Goody bag, a steranko print and early entry both days. We don't live far from Baltimore either so usually go there as well. Staying overnight for this one since I'm old and need to rest some lol.
Heroes Con Emerald City Heroes already mentioned by others, is very much comic focused and has plenty of great dealers and artist alley. It is also probably the most bang for your buck con out there. Charlotte also has great food. 😀 Emerald City is a bit larger and does have more pop culture cross over with anime voice actors and movie and TV stars but still manages to be heavy comic focused. As you said about NY, I'd stay away from any ComicCon
Dear Sir, Thank You. I am enjoying your content, video-, journals. For this, though, the ‘comics-pro’, behind the scenes machinations, I think the best they can do is get back to glossy covers, 256-color (4-color?) newsprint, and do away with the 48 cover variants, unless the mix them in, randomly, to ... ANY order! #CoverGlossyGutsNewsprint; Marvel sucked the air, that is ALL .. the paper, out of the room. C’mon, now!
@@HavenForHeroes Cool. I'm a new subscriber from Ireland. I enjoy your videos and the "passionate" speaking you do. Unfortunately there's very few of the American style "comic shops" here, and even less than there were 10-20 years ago but it's easier than ever to talk, read and find out about the medium online. Also our national library system does a good job getting in collected editions if they are requested!
It blows my mind that you would talk about the next generation of comic book readers - speaking passionately or otherwise - and an organization like this would freeze you out. Weird to say this, but I hope they're just incompetent. I've been trying to get my five-year-old and six-year-old into comics, but the all-ages landscape is basically just Scholastic. I don't understand why companies would NOT want to put out books for kids. It's not expensive for kids to read (and get into) comics these days. Most people who read picture books to their kids have a library card, a Libby and Hoopla account, and a Amazon Unlimited/Comixology subscription. It's a logical next step to go from picture books to comic books, perfect gateways for parents and kids to discover comic books without ever setting foot in a comic book shop. THAT SAID, what's going to happen when the kids (and parents) get hooked? They are going to look up where their local comic book shop is. It's good for everybody. I just don't get it. Is there something I'm missing?
Wow! There's so many great points in this. I appreciate so much in joining the conversation and adding all this great introspection. Welcome to the community. I hope to hear lots more from you. My
I am 45... so I am not young, not too old. Maybe it is because you are opinionated and have not so many subs? In our world, today, the more followers you have the better voice. I know, it was not like that in the 90s, heck not even in the 2000s! Was the Marvel and DC reps younger? If they weren't, I think they would like a broader audience? Don't know, just my $2!
Hey man, wish I lived near you, so I could enjoy your shop. As soon as my feed shows you, I watch. Keep making the vids, you will see that collectors will get tired of these new school sellers. And watch people like you. Ever watch LMC? Lunch money comics. Fun show, look it up.
Yeah watch much money and I'm jealous as hell at all the fine he gets lol. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching
Heroescon in Charlotte NC. Like a scaled down version of Baltimore con but still a huge 3 day show. 80% comics with the rest being pop culture and cosplay.
Put it on the list. Thanks so much for being part of the conversation. Much appreciated
As a Raleigh resident, respect to you!
Heroes and Baltimore are both great. We loved them both (and we'll be back at Heroes this June). But we have also experienced comics-heavy shows in many other places: Hershey, Akron, Cincinnati, Morristown NJ (Garden State) and Connecticut (Terrificon), among others, as well as both Three Rivers Comicon and Pittsburgh Comics Show, both in our hometown. Also the smaller Buckeye Cons that Jeff Harper does in Ohio (we were at the one in Columbus). So they're not that rare per se.
My suggestion as well ❤ Many hotel shows on the lower east coast as well. One or two VFW shows left too!
0:19 “Keep your gates off my lawn.” Brilliant subheading. 👍
I enjoy your videos. I started collecting in 1970 and by 1973, I started going to comic shows and I don't remember seeing a lot of writers, artist or costumed folks there. I went to the Wayne, NJ shows in '86 & '87. I am a 40 year+ Radio broadcaster and have lived all over America, and most collectors and shop owners I've met are really nice. A few however...
Lol yeah I know it's happens. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and being part of the conversation. Welcome aboard.
I started attending cons in 1976, Creation Cons in Phila in the early 1980s, Valley Forge and Allentown in the later 1980s and began to sponsor local cons in the late 1980's through the mid 90's in Reading, Pottstown, Whitehall, etc. Had great guests: Steranko, Doug Moench, Mark Schultz, Al Williamson, Earl Norem, Frank Thorne, Tim Truman, Dan Adkins, Bob Smith and many others. Focus was always on comics. Made a lot of friendships with pros that still continue over thirty years later as well as repping creators..
Thank you for sharing your comics journey and you've met some greats. Welcome to the conversation
Lilac comic con is spokane Washington
Summer con in puyallup Washington
ECCC in Seattle
Rose city in Portland oregon.
I definitely want to get out to that West Coast and hit some of that Con goodness out there. Thanks for the suggestions being part of the conversation. Welcome to the community.
where is your store, I live in the Philly suburbs and I get a feeling you maybe to close to me. would like to support your store. love your videos
Yeah I'm the first exit in New York off of 84 if you're on the New York side of Philly. Probably about an hour and 40. We're closed on Mondays. Thanks for the support. Welcome aboard
I really enjoy your channel. Daytona Comic Convention is the best show in Florida for buying comic books. It is the weekend AFTER Labor Day.
I will check it out
Las Vegas has a good con. Lots of big names, artists, writers, and sellers. Not as packed as you would imagine, I believe it is because so many things are going on in Vegas, so it is a really good, laid back experience.
I was there just before COVID for the retailer convention. It was a very cool con. Definitely one I'd like to return to. Thanks!
Heroes Con in Charlotte NC is a great con, I’m sure other people will mention it as well. It’s a big show and very comics focused!
The more recommendations the better let's me know that there isn't any bias towards a Con. Thank you and welcome aboard.
Not sure how far west you are willing to go, but I went to OAFcon (Oklahoma Alliance of Fans) in Norman, OK last year and it was a great comic-only show. Not large, but it had quality dealers.
I'll put it on my list. I'm retired at end year so 2025 is wide open
TERRIFICON in Connecticut and KingCon in Jersey
I'm hearing a lot of great things about terrificon. Some people have mentioned KingCon. This is the first time like I got a solid go to. Thanks for helping out
I remember when comic book conventions were about buying comic books ---- not about photo ops @ $100 with has been B-List actors or wrestlers that passed their prime about a decade ago and cosplay panel discussions.
Exactly
Like always thank you. letting us know about more Gatekeepers. Thank you 🙏
Since you'll be attending comic cons, can you make videos from the cons too? Really enjoy the videos, i'm also a veteran and comic enthusiast so i relate real well to you. I'll be going to my first comic con "Planet Comicon" in in Kansas city in March, its in the middle of the country and looks legit, let you know how it goes. Thanks for the videos!
Never heard of that one please let me know and welcome to our community.
Thanks for the response, as soon as I get back I'll let you know. Kansas city looks like a cool place and apparently its the BBQ capitol of the world. Seems like a pretty good mix of things for now. I'm a huge Claremont fan and he'll be there along with some other big names. I'm not a huge celeb stalker, but they have a good mix of celebrities there also. Thanks again for all the great videos.@@HavenForHeroes
You gotta come up to the Old School Comic Show put on by Little Giant Comics in April. Best one day show on the east coast. All comics and artists ONLY. Decent names for a smaller show, Steranko, Milgrom, etc…. Concord, NH. I would love to meet you there!
Man I've heard that it's a great show I'm really going to try but it's on the list for 2025
I def think you are talking about the comic show in Clifton.. think it’s on 3/10 this year..
Thanks that's the one do you know what they call it?
Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI getting way too expensive to attend. The Grand Rapids show is a nice sized show that is packed, but they don't have that many comic dealers. A good dealer could really clean up. There aren't too many celebrities, and it doesn't break the bank. They are presently doing the spring show in Kalamazoo, but the fall show is in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. I found some great silver age DC back issues at their last show, but only two decent comic dealers! Come and make it about comics again! Welcome to Michigan!
Thanks I'll take them into consideration.
Going to Zolocon in Warminster PA for 1st time this weekend. Held at the Fuge. Going since Steranko will be there and i want spy man signed by him for my pc. Will let you know what its like
Oh thanks brother cuz that's not too far from me. I'm almost a day trip. Good luck on getting Steranko auto he's one of my Goats
@HavenForHeroes got vip tickets for 2 days for 35 dollars. Goody bag, a steranko print and early entry both days. We don't live far from Baltimore either so usually go there as well. Staying overnight for this one since I'm old and need to rest some lol.
Baltimore ComicCon and HeroesCon are my favorite cons. Partly cause they are easily do-able from Richmond but they are both great cons.
Yeah I've already expressed my undying love for Baltimore. I'm going to have to try Heroes con now. Thanks so much for joining the conversation
Heroes Con
Emerald City
Heroes already mentioned by others, is very much comic focused and has plenty of great dealers and artist alley. It is also probably the most bang for your buck con out there. Charlotte also has great food. 😀
Emerald City is a bit larger and does have more pop culture cross over with anime voice actors and movie and TV stars but still manages to be heavy comic focused.
As you said about NY, I'd stay away from any ComicCon
Thank you for the great recommendations. I'll put them on the list. Welcome aboard!
San Diego and NYCC are to conventions what Coachella is to festivals.
That's a great analogy thanks
Queens Comic Party is a must
Do they have an Instagram I've never heard of that one. Thanks
My first Con was in 1977. I got to meet Nichelle Nichols. 🖖
Wow what a great story to have.
Dear Sir, Thank You. I am enjoying your content, video-, journals. For this, though, the ‘comics-pro’, behind the scenes machinations, I think the best they can do is get back to glossy covers, 256-color (4-color?) newsprint, and do away with the 48 cover variants, unless the mix them in, randomly, to ... ANY order! #CoverGlossyGutsNewsprint; Marvel sucked the air, that is ALL .. the paper, out of the room. C’mon, now!
Thanks for your input enjoying the conversation. Welcome aboard
I love comics but I ain't gonna go to Baltimore for any reason.
The hotel connected directly to the convention center
Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Come to planet comic con kansas city
I'll put it on the list thanks for the recommendation. Welcome to the conversation
Good stuff
Appreciate it
are you irish? i noticed the tattoos
Yes sir parents off the boat
@@HavenForHeroes Cool. I'm a new subscriber from Ireland. I enjoy your videos and the "passionate" speaking you do. Unfortunately there's very few of the American style "comic shops" here, and even less than there were 10-20 years ago but it's easier than ever to talk, read and find out about the medium online. Also our national library system does a good job getting in collected editions if they are requested!
TCBS Toronto Comic Book Show. 100% comic books, nothing else and the show is quarterly.
I'd love to head Toronto on the list
Dont hit Tucson. Very little comics.
See this is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks for joining the conversation
Well elitism isn’t for everyone 😂
It blows my mind that you would talk about the next generation of comic book readers - speaking passionately or otherwise - and an organization like this would freeze you out. Weird to say this, but I hope they're just incompetent. I've been trying to get my five-year-old and six-year-old into comics, but the all-ages landscape is basically just Scholastic. I don't understand why companies would NOT want to put out books for kids. It's not expensive for kids to read (and get into) comics these days. Most people who read picture books to their kids have a library card, a Libby and Hoopla account, and a Amazon Unlimited/Comixology subscription. It's a logical next step to go from picture books to comic books, perfect gateways for parents and kids to discover comic books without ever setting foot in a comic book shop. THAT SAID, what's going to happen when the kids (and parents) get hooked? They are going to look up where their local comic book shop is. It's good for everybody. I just don't get it. Is there something I'm missing?
Wow! There's so many great points in this. I appreciate so much in joining the conversation and adding all this great introspection. Welcome to the community. I hope to hear lots more from you. My
Mega con is cool in Orlando and kingkon is small but all comics
Kingkon is the one in NJ !! Go see Gary he’s the man !!
You're at least the second person to tell me about King Kon now. Mad. I haven't gone yet.
Are you saying that ComicsPro is pushing the lgbt agenda?
Maybe not pushing but definitely supporting which is not a problem but when there's no other voices that is a problem
@@HavenForHeroes I agree. Transparency is important. I haven’t looked into their corporate structure.
I am 45... so I am not young, not too old. Maybe it is because you are opinionated and have not so many subs? In our world, today, the more followers you have the better voice. I know, it was not like that in the 90s, heck not even in the 2000s! Was the Marvel and DC reps younger? If they weren't, I think they would like a broader audience? Don't know, just my $2!
Good points thanks for joining the conversation.
Sucks. It's very childish way of doing things....
They don't want a voice of descent.